Julia observes a child's behavior after he had watched 15 minutes of violent cartoons. She codes the child's behavior every 30 seconds based on the number of times he hits, kicks, pushes, or bites another child. This observational technique can best be described as _____ observation.
A)naturalistic
B)systematic
C)random
D)archival

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The observational technique described in the scenario is systematic observation because the observer is specifically focusing on a particular behavior (hitting, kicking, pushing, or biting) and recording it on a regular interval (every 30 seconds). Naturalistic observation involves observing behavior in a natural setting without intervention by the observer, while random observation involves observing behavior at sporadic and unpredictable times. Archival observation involves using existing records or data to analyze behavior.

Julia Observes a Child's Behavior After He Had Watched 15